He took a zip tie, and trimmed it to have the same profile of a lock pick. It worked. Not well, mind you, but it worked. After a few uses, the pick disintegrated, but still the concept of picks ...

Learn how to open a lock without a key using simple homemade lock-picking tools! Create a DIY lock pick using steel wire, paper clips, or safety pins. Watch as a lock is unlocked in just few seconds!